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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,654.45, 1,317,259.28 and 451,490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,654.45, 1,317,259.28 and 451,490.77 is: 677,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,654.45 : 1,317,259.28 = 451,490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,654.45/1,317,259.28 = 451,490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,654.45x = 1,317,259.28 × 451,490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,654.45x = 594,730,406,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,730,406,616.85/877,654.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,636.18

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